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4 September 2022
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According to the graph from 2006-2007, the number of drug-induced deaths continued to rise. The numbers for each year are roughly, 35,000, 40,000, 40,000. What is the mean of these statistics.
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38, 333.33
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According to the data, which substance had the greatest change in range during the first three years of the chart
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Opiod analgesic
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When you are searching for information about the effect of drugs on a teenager, which of the following sources is most likely to be useful
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A medical provider website
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Someone who takes bath salts is risking which of the following outcomes
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Paranoia
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According to the data, which substance had the greatest change in range during the last four years of the chart
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Opiod analgesic
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Someone who takes steriods is risking which of the following outcomes
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Liver damage
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According to the line graph, from 2003-2007, the number of drug-induced deaths continued to rise at a faster rate than all others. Thenumbers for each year are, roughly, 30,000, 30,000, 35,000, 40,000, 40,000. What is the mean of these statistics
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35,000
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According to the chart from, 1976-1986, unintentional drug overdose deaths per 100,000 population stayed relatively stable. The numbers for each year are roughly 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2. What is the mean of these statistics.
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1.09
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Someone who take opiods is risking which of the following outcomes
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Breathing trouble
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T.J is struggling with wheter or not it is worth trying to quit his preciptions drug abuse. He used to be dedicated to his family and friends, but he worries that his abuse has driven away everyone who cares about him so there is no point in quitting. What long-term benefits can you use to try to motivate him to make the efforts to quit
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Improved relationship stability and better ability to handle stress or depression
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A cousin has asked you to help determine if he is showing signs of substance abuse. Which of the following are warning signs that you can show him to encourage his effort to become healthy
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Decline in grooming, sudden mood change, and extreme changes in sleep or appetite
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A friend and co-worker has expressed concern about her drug use becoming abusive and requested you observe her habits. Which of the following are warning signs that you can show her to encourage the desire to end the abuse
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Unusual smell on clothes or breath, bloodshot eyes, and paranoid behavior
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What is a long-term emotional benefit to quitting alcohol or drug use
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Improved ability to handle stress
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Your friend wants to quit smoking marijuana. What can he do to improve his chances at success
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Avoid situations where he will be exposed to the drug or tempted to use
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How do residential and outpatient rehab programs compare
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Outpatient is more cost effective
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What is a short term benefit of quitting a dependence on drugs
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Increased clarity of thought
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What is a long term benefit of quitting a dependence on drugs
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Increases ability to sustain relationships
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Your friend wants to quit smoking. What can he do to improve his chances of success
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Combine journaling with meditation to deal with the stress
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Cynthia knows she should not drink alcohol or do drugs, and she has avoided these things her whole life. However, lately, she suspects her brother might be sneaking liqour into his room late at night. She has always been close friends with her brothers, and she doesn't want him to be mad at her, but she also doen't want him to hurt himself. What should Cynthia do
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Talk to her brother and let her parents know if there is a problem
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What should you do if you feel "in over your head"
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Check with a guardian or mentor
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What should you do to solve the problem of exposure to your mom's secondhand smoke in the house
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Talk with her about it
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It has been David's dream to go to college ever since he can remember. One of the ways he relieves the stress of writing essays and taking exams is by playing on his high school basketball team. However, lately he has noticed that practice has been getting in the way of this study time. He doesn't know what to do. Who would be the best person for him to approach for advice.
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His basketball coach
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What should you do if a club team you want to play for is in an unfamiliar neighborhod
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Speak to your parents about your interest
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Which of the following is a risk of skipping health screenings
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Late diagnosis
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Which of the following is a risk of obesity
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Sleep apnea
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Which of the following can be best help you in a risky situation
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Have an excuse ready so you can leave
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Which of the following will not happen as a result of skipping a health screening
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You might experience an overdose as a result of missing screenings
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Which of the following is a good nutritional plan for an athlete who is taking a few months off after an injury
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Reduce caloric intake
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Which of the following is a good nutritional plan for a healthy person who has recently added more exercise to his routine
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Increase caloric intake
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Which is the reason meal plans should be personalized
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People burn calories at different rates
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If a person consumes 1000 more calories than they burn per day over a time period of three weeks, the person will tend to
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Gain weight
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If a person consumes 300 less calories that they burn per day over a time period of a month, the persona will tend to
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Lose weight
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An easy way to remember what the approximate size of a food serving is to
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Compare the size to househole products
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The best method to analyze your eating habits for improvement is to
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Keep a journal and write down all the foods you eat daily
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What is the caloric intake necessary for an average person on a daily basis
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1800-2000 calories
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What do calories really measure
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Potential heat energy
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Your family would like to develop healthier eating habits. Which of the following strategies would be the best approach to reaching that goal
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Gradually add more nutritious foods into each meal
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Paying attention to proper temperatures when cooking at home ensures food
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Is safe to eat
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Which of the following diets is lacking in nutrients that will help hair, skin, and nails to grow
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A diet that is rich in fruit but lacking protein
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Janis has found that she must consume 1,600 calories a day to reach her healthier goals, but she doesn't want to give up her morning cereal. Unfortunately, she tends to fill up her bowl with three or more servings. What strategy should Janis use to improve her habits
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Measure her cereal to make sure she is using the right serving size
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Which of the following will help you and your family eat the proper amount of food
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A food label
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What is one likely outcome of eating more calories than you use
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Weight gain
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Your family would like to develop healthier eating habits. Which of the following strategies would be the best approach to reaching that goal
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Try cooking with recipies that help you create balanced meals
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Kathy has found that she must consume 2,000 calories a day to reach her health goals and she has been following this carefully, but lately she has been feeling exhausted and dizzy. A workout alerted her that she is exercising and losing up to 600 calories a day. Kathy did not factor this into her nutritious plan. What strategy should Kathy use to improve her habits
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Recalculate the calories she needs to consume
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Which of the following sources of processed carbohydrates can replace spaghetti and provide no food additives
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A pre-cut baking potato
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What is the Let's Move! initiative
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A plan to resolve childhood obesity for a healthy future
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Which of the following is a possible result of regular inactivity resulting from being overweight
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Asthma
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What healthy, positive action can the food industry take to reduce the national issue of weight gain
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Regulate the content of processed foods
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How can you help your neighbors reduce their unhealthy weight gain
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Model useful habits for them and their kids
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Which of the following is a possible result of obesity
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High blood Pressure
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Mary's doctor says that her inactive lifestyle has put her at risk of becoming obese. What else might Mary be facing if she continues to be inactive
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A shortened life expectancy and higher medical bills
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Which of the following is a possible reult of unhealthy weight gain
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Type 2 Diabetes
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Which of the following is a possible result of low levels of activity caused by being overweight
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Cancer
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Which of the following describes an ectomorph body types
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Long, slender, and may have difficulty gaining weight
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What can a physician use to measure a person's body fat percentage
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Skinfold calipers to measure the thickness of skinfolds
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We sometimes judge people's health based on their size or apperance. Which of the following is an example of why looks can be deceiving
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An ectomorph may be eat too much junk food
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What is a mental disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging
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Bulmia nervosa
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What is the best way to maintain a healthy body composition
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Get regular exercise
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Which of the following is a risk associated with having too little body fat
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Lack of stored energy
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An adult with a high waist circumference measurement is at increased risk for what chronic diseases
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High blood pressure or chlosterol
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What measurement can physicians use to assess an adults risk for high LDL cholestrol, triglycerides, or blood pressure
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Wasit circumference
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Healthy bodies can come in a variety of shapes and sizes. How would changes in the type of bodies used in advertisements affect the health choices of the general public
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Increased use of ectomorph body types will increase pressure to undereat
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The ___ is the protective fluid that surrounds and protects the baby while it is in the mother's uterus
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Amniotic fluid
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The human papiloma virus or HPV is linked to ___ cancer
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Cervical
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A person's physical appearance can indicate the likelihood that he/she has an STD
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False
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What can help protect against the contraction of HIV
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Avoid contact with blood and other bodily fluids
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How is HIV contracted, and what are the treatment options
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HIV is spread during unprotected sex or through contact with infected blood; it cannot be cured, but early treatment can minimize the long-term consequences
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Which of the following is not a Lifestyle Disease
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Measles
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All of the following STD's are caused by Bacteria EXCEPT
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HIV
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Viruses can be cured with Antibiotic treatment
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False
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Cancer is defined as
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When abnormal cells grow out of control
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It is okay for a pregnant woman to drink alcohol
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False
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Michelle finally landed her first job after college and it provides insurance. She had surgery on her knee that she was told would be covered by her insurance, but now she has recieved a bill from the hospital saying the insurance did not pay it. She called the insurance company and they said it has been paid, but the hospital billing department tells her they never recieved payment. Who should Michelle contract next for help with resolving this matter.
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Contract an insurance representative through work; he may know who to contract at the insurance company or may contact the insurance company and hospital on Michelle's behalf
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Juan is recieving bills from the hospital even though his insurance company said his procedure would be covered in full. What strategies can help him work successfully with his insurance company and the hospital
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Save all emails and bills, and follow up to make sure people did what they said they would do
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What is an example of how Mike can offer assistance to enhance the overall health of others
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Plan a bike ride and picnic for his family
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What is an example of being proactive about your health and wellness
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Scheduling regular dental visits because getting the teeth cleaned and checking for cavities helps prevent more serious problems or infections
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Your tennis coach is always saying that an "ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," If he maintains his positive attitude toward health, which of the following would you expect him to do
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Exercise regularly to keep his heart and muscles healthy and strong
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What is an example of how J.T can be proactive about his personal health and wellness
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Pay attention to any symptoms or changes to his body, because there are things he should point out to the out doctor, during a regular check-up
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Katie is in high school. What is the best example of how she can be proactive about her health and wellness
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Keep track of her blood pressure and cholestrol numbers. Extreme changes can indicate an undenying health problems
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Your grandfather often reminds you that "prevention is the best medicine." If that is his attitude toward health, which of the following would you expect him to do
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Go to the doctor regularly because he can monitor his health before problems get severe
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How can a person improve his or her health literacy
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Keep track of vital signs like blood pressure and cholestrol